Georgia's Political District Maps Deemed Discriminatory and Unlawful, Must be Redrawn

A federal judge has ruled that Georgia's political district maps, redrawn by Republican lawmakers in 2021, violate the Voting Rights Act and must be redrawn by December 8. The judge's decision is a victory for voting rights activists who argued that the maps dilute the power of Black voters. If the state fails to meet the deadline, the court will draw or adopt remedial plans. The Georgia General Assembly has been aware of the possibility of new maps for nearly 22 months and has access to an experienced cartographer and an illustrative remedial plan.